Using Sphere of Control to Build Resilience
Sphere of control is a concept that helps people focus their precious time and energy on the things they can control so that they can make a greater impact where it matters most.
Sphere of control is a concept that helps people focus their precious time and energy on the things they can control so that they can make a greater impact where it matters most.
The more self-awareness and authentic consideration of others we cultivate, the better equipped we are to build and get better results, especially during moments of conflict, tension, and frustration. One key way to do this is through perspective-taking.
Set yourself (or your team) up for success by getting aligned with your project lead or manager on priorities, expectations, resources, and check-in points along the way.
Middle managers play a critical role. It’s also not an easy job. If you’ve ever felt caught in the middle between your manager and your team, here are three strategies to get unstuck.
Sphere of control is a concept that helps people focus their precious time and energy on the things they can control so that they can make a greater impact where it matters most.
Managing up and sideways can be tricky. Here are six tips for doing it well.
Set yourself (or your team) up for success by getting aligned with your project lead or manager on priorities, expectations, resources, and check-in points along the way.
The more self-awareness and authentic consideration of others we cultivate, the better equipped we are to build and get better results, especially during moments of conflict, tension, and frustration. One key way to do this is through perspective-taking.
Working on a team requires great communication—giving clear directions, aligning on expectations, and offering (and receiving) feedback that helps people grow. In this article, we share a simple framework for giving more and better feedback: CSAW.
Nervous about giving feedback? This worksheet will help you think about what you want to say and how to say it with CSAW (Connect, Share, Ask, Wrap up).
The “one-minute email” is a simple tool for getting quicker responses.
A division of labor helps two or more people clarify which responsibilities each person holds. Here we share two samples.
¿Nervioso de dar retroalimentación? Esta hoja de trabajo le ayudará a pensar en lo que quiere decir y en cómo decirlo con CSAW (Conectar, Compartir, Preguntar, Concluir).
Trabajar en un equipo requiere una gran comunicación: dar instrucciones claras, alinear las expectativas y ofrecer (y recibir) comentarios que ayuden a las personas a crecer. En este artículo, compartimos un marco simple para dar más y mejor retroalimentación: CSAW (Conectar, Compartir, Preguntar, Concluir).
Prepárese (o prepare a su equipo) para el éxito poniéndose de acuerdo con su gerente o jefe de proyecto sobre las prioridades, las expectativas, los recursos y los puntos de control a lo largo del camino.
A training for non-managers that provides strategies for getting clear on your role, expectations, and progress. We’ll empower you to get outstanding results at work.
A course for anyone leading team-based projects. Learn to create project plans (and backup plans), assign project roles, align on expectations, and check-in on progress.
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